Review - Louis Vuitton Key Pouch in Empriente Noir

Posted on May 27, 2015 at 8:30 AM EST
Those that know me know that I am more of a behind the scenes kind of a girl. I take the pictures instead of being in them. There's a reason I have more blog posts than YouTube videos (feel free to check out my YT channel). I'm much more comfortable typing out my thoughts that being in front of that camera..

Which brings me to my latest purchases and review...

I have only had this item a few days and I am completely in lvoe. Today I will be reviewing my brand new Empriente Key Holder in Noir (Black).

I first looked at this piece back in December at the Louis Vuitton in Cincinnati. It was kind of on my radar at the time and I couldn't get over how soft the leather was.. but I didn't buy it for a couple of reasons. 1.) They only had the Cherry and while it's beautiful it's not for me. 2.) Price. I only had so much money to work and I wouldn't have had any left for that day. The item then went right onto my 2015 wish list.

This past Saturday I finally added this beautiful piece to my collection. It was a belated birthday present to myself. I knew that I wanted it in black from the get go. The only thing that would have steered me in a different direction would have been a pink or purple option. This key holder as of right now only comes in four colors: Noir (Black), Iris (Blue), Cherry (Red), and Earth (Brown).

One thing I love about this key holder is that it can double as a small wallet which is one of the reasons I wanted it. It has a snap closer and a zipper on the back to hold coins or extra cards. The inside can fit cards, cash, and a key. You can see from the picture above what I've put into mine and I still have room left. The only thing not pictured are the coins that were inside the zippered compartment in the back.

This key holder will fit in small, medium, and large bags. It can be used as a wallet or just for your keys, It can attach to a D ring or you can use it as a bag charm. I love multi-functional pieces. I feel like you get more bang for your buck that way.  Most of my SLG's are multi-functional or at least for how I use them. I will get into that in a later post.

I have no regrets purchasing this item and would recommend it to anyone. Empriente leather is gorgeous and if this item came in more colors I'd consider adding another one to my collection.

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2015 Louis Vuitton Wish List

Posted on May 25, 2015 at 6:49 PM EST
Everyone has a wish list. Whether it's luxury items, jewelry, clothing, electronics.. there's always going to be something out there that we want to get our hands on. Each year since I started buying LV items I have made a wish list. Some items get checked off rather quickly and some stay on for years. I think long and hard about each item as well.

There's always going to be the want factor but do I really need it? Will I use it? I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on things that never get used. We've all been there.. we all have items in our collections that get used more than others. I used my Speedy B 25 all the time while my Speedy 30 hardly gets used unless I am traveling. Some might say if you don't use it why not just sell it? Two reasons, there may come a day when I decide I am going to use it all the time and I know that if I sold it I'd regret it later on.

My 2015 wish list has changed a lot since December. I started off with three items. The Neverfull MM in Monogram, the Key Pouch in Empriente, and the Pochette Accessories NM in Monogram. It wasn't long before I decided that I didn't want a Neverfull. I needed the security of a zipper. I ended up with the Totally MM in Damier Ebene instead. The Delightful PM NM quickly made it's way onto the wish list then after thinking about it I didn't want it anymore. Then another Speedy B 25 this time in Monogram. That was one is still up in the air. I mean, do I really need another Speedy?

And now.. the only bag on my wish list. The Pochette Metis. I cannot put into words how much I want this bag. Yes it is only May but I already know that the earliest I will get this bag is in December. You can blame a kitchen remodel, landscaping around the house, and my husband getting a new truck at the end of the year for that. Plus it will be my birthday present for next year. If it remains on my radar that is. I have a habit of constantly changing my mind.

That is what the last week was for me. My birthday was just over a week ago and my husband and I were heading to Louis Vuitton this past weekend so I could get myself a belated birthday present. I knew how much I had to work with and began to think about what I wanted. Since I know I am getting the Metis at the end of the year I decided on what I'd get the most use out of and if whatever I chose would fit in other bags as well. It started off with another Mini Pochette, this one in Monogram. I thought it was my final decision then I thought.. well what about a Toiletry 15 instead? That lasted about two days.

I went back to the Mini Pochette and another Key Pouch/Cles, this is DE. I just wasn't sure. I knew I'd use them but did I really need doubles of things I already had. Well I got frustrated with myself and turned to my wish list that I had completely forgotten about. Boy am I glad I did...

Originally the Cerise (Cherry) Empriente Key Holder was on my wish list but it wasn't the right color for me especially because I wanted to use it as a small wallet. I decided that when I did get it I wanted the Noir (Black) it's just so classic and I would be much happier with it.

The Empriente Key Holder in Noir came home with me Saturday night and I couldn't be happier with it. It was so nice to knock an item off of my wishlist. Multicolor pieces will always be on my wish list even though the line has been discontinued. I was very lucky to get my hands on a black Insolite wallet back in March.

As of right now the only thing I am dying to get my hands on is the Pochette Metis. I know other items will be on it with the release of new and limited edition items but it is nice to know that my wish list isn't three miles long anymore. I feel very privileged to have the items that I have and look forward to whatever I may end up with in the future.

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There's No Experience Like A Vuitton Experience

Posted on May 24, 2015 at 7:19 AM EST
There's nothing better than walking into a Louis Vuitton boutique and immediately being greeted by your sales associate... or any sales associate for that matter. I've been lucky enough each and every time that I've gone to not get a rude SA. I've had nothing but wonderful people there to help me.

Back in April of last year I went to Louis Vuitton to purchase two items, the Alma BB and a Card Holder both in Epi Leather. Everytime I had gone I had a different SA. Each of them making my shopping experience wonderful.. but on that particular day I met a sales associate that would forever change my Vuitton shopping experience. My SA Veronica.

Other than the items I'm going there to buy she's the reason I keep going back to the Beachwood boutique. Every sales associate I've ever had there is wonderful and I would recommend all of them to you. I know most of their names but with Veronica I felt like royalty the second I walked in. Normally I'm in and out of there pretty quick. I only go a few times a year and stay there for around 10-15 minutes, depending on how busy they are. I do my research and think long and hard about what I want so I'm not standing there like an idiot. When I first met Veronica I had my items picked and and paid for in 15-20 minutes. We spent the next 20-25 minutes just talking.

We talked about everything under the sun. Vuitton of course, family, celebrities, you name it. It felt like I had known her for years instead of a matter of minutes. We even follow each other on Instagram to keep in touch. I have of course gone there several times since then and while she's not always there when I go she does put items on hold for me if I ask. I wouldn't have my Illustre Balloon Charm in Damier Ebene if it weren't for her.

These last two times I've gone, last night and back in March she worked and it was amazing. It's not that I plan my trips to when she'll be there but when/if she is there it makes me even more excited to go. It's so nice to have a sales associate that will not only help you with your purchase(s) but to also have one that will just stand there and chit chat makes it so much more fun.

So if you live in the greater Cleveland area and are as Vuitton obsessed as I am go to the Louis Vuitton in Saks in Beachwood. Ask for Veronica. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

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